2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1316087687 M.D.
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NICOLE BRANDT, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in SPOKANE, Washington. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
567
Medicare Part D claims · 126 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.6594/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: NICOLE BRANDT, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SPOKANE, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 567 claims across 126 beneficiaries — 37% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.6594/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: NICOLE BRANDT, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.6594 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 567 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NICOLE BRANDT, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

NICOLE BRANDT, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/07/2007

NPI 1316087687

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

567 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

91.6594/100 8.55940000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Washington

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Washington

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NICOLE BRANDT, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.6594/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 91.6594/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.7%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 91.6594/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

NICOLE BRANDT, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in SPOKANE, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1316087687. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

NICOLE BRANDT, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 427 S BERNARD ST, SPOKANE, WA, 99204, with a listed phone of (509) 456-0107. NPI 1316087687 was issued on 02/07/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRANDT most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 567 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 126 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $43K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.6594/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 73.8647), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

427 S BERNARD ST
SPOKANE, WA 99204

Provider Details

NPI 1316087687
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/07/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

91.6594
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
73.8647
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NICOLE BRANDT, M.D.. To verify NICOLE BRANDT, M.D.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

NICOLE BRANDT, M.D. — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 567 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

567
Total Claims
$43K
Total Drug Cost
126
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
726
Total Day Supply
18,606
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$29K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Antibiotic Claims
27

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
153
Ofloxacin
100
Ketorolac Tromethamine
90
Latanoprost
31
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
27
Brimonidine Tartrate
20
Doxycycline Hyclate
18
Acyclovir
17
Fluorometholone
15
Restasis
Cyclosporine
14

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How NICOLE BRANDT, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

NICOLE BRANDT, M.D.'s 567 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Washington

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BRANDT.

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLE BRANDT, M.D.'s specialty?
NICOLE BRANDT, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in SPOKANE, Washington. Credentials: M.D..
How much does NICOLE BRANDT, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLE BRANDT, M.D. wrote 567 Medicare Part D claims totaling $43K in drug costs for 126 beneficiaries.
What is NICOLE BRANDT, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
NICOLE BRANDT, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.6594/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 73.8647). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NICOLE BRANDT, M.D. located?
NICOLE BRANDT, M.D. is located at 427 S BERNARD ST, SPOKANE, WA, 99204. Phone: (509) 456-0107.
What is NICOLE BRANDT, M.D.'s NPI number?
NICOLE BRANDT, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316087687, issued on 02/07/2007.
Does NICOLE BRANDT, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICOLE BRANDT, M.D.'s prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $29K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICOLE BRANDT, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLE BRANDT, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ofloxacin, Ketorolac Tromethamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLE BRANDT, M.D. accept Medicare?
NICOLE BRANDT, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 567 Part D claims and 126 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLE BRANDT, M.D.'s credentials?
NICOLE BRANDT, M.D.'s NPI is 1316087687 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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